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LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and be…
Walker runs for 123 yards, 3 TDs; Wake Forest beats Virginia
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Kenneth Walker III had 123 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead 75-yard scoring, run, and Wake Forest beat Virginia 40-23 Saturday.
Springer, Valdéz help Astros top Rays 7-4, force ALCS Game 7
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The blowback from a sign-stealing scandal three years ago and a losing record during the pandemic-shortened regular season don't mean a thing to Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros.
Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU's 43-26 win over Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Down by double-digits late in the third quarter, BYU did not panic.
Md. governor allowing up to 10% capacity at 2 NFL stadiums
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland will allow up to 10% capacity at the two stadiums in the state that are home to NFL teams, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday, meaning several thousand fans could attend games.
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Man City beats Arsenal 1-0 as Sterling nets, Aguero returns
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City eked out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday, thanks to Raheem Sterling's first-half goal.
Wells and Knox account for 5 TDs; Marshall beats La. Tech
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Grant Wells accounted for three touchdowns, Brenden Knox ran for two scores, and Marshall cruised to a 35-17 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday night.
New England college enrollment down because of pandemic
BOSTON (AP) — Here is a look at pandemic-related developments around New England:
Cent. Arkansas forces 6 turnovers, beats Missouri St. 33-24
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Breylin Smith threw two touchdown passes, and the Central Arkansas defense had seven sacks and forced six turnovers in its 33-24 win over Missouri State on Saturday night.
No. 14 BYU rallies to beat Houston 43-26;
HOUSTON (AP) — Zach Wilson threw four touchdowns and finished 25 of 35 for 400 yards as No. 14 BYU rallied for a 43-26 win over Houston on Friday night.
Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series, beating Houston Astros 4-2 in Game 7 of American League Championship Series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series, beating Houston Astros 4-2 in Game 7 of American League Championship Series.
Smith off Smith, Seager 2 HRs as Dodgers beat Braves in NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — One Will Smith outdid another Will Smith to keep the season alive for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This Date in Baseball
Oct. 19
Fernandes makes amends, leads United to 4-1 win at Newcastle
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes made amends for missing a penalty by scoring a brilliant go-ahead goal for Manchester United in its come-from-behind 4-1 win at Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.
Liberty stays unbeaten and defeats struggling Syracuse 38-21
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Liberty rushing leader Josh Mack came down with a stomach bug Friday night, so Shedro Louis got the nod and helped sink Syracuse in a big way.